Summary
Longcase clock, made by John Goodwin, London, circa 1800.
Physical Description
Bell top pendiment; fluted wooden Doric columns with metal capitals and inlays. Rack & snail striking and chiming on 1 and 8 bells respectively. Weight driven; anchor escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 02 Mar 1936
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Maker
Mr John Goodwin, 70 The Strand, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1800
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.127 gives dates of 1770-1811. -
Inscriptions
Back plate marked 'John Goodwin, London'.
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Overall Dimensions
46 cm (Width), 229 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Chiming & Musical Clocks, Longcase Clocks, Striking Clocks, Horology